(CBS News) For most parents, when a child leaves the nest it’s usually for good. But at age 51, Tony Tolbert has come home again. And it’s for all the right reasons — or so says his mom.

“He is so giving, and he’s always been that way,” said Marie Tolbert.

Tony grew up in a home that always seemed to have a spare bed — thanks to his father – Jimmy Tolbert.

An entertainment lawyer in Los Angeles, Tolbert’s dad extended a hand to almost anyone down on their luck. In fact, Tolbert can’t remember a time there wasn’t someone extra living in their house — and that gave the Harvard-educated attorney an idea.

What a great man Tony Tolbert is.He is part of the pay it forward mind set and you really can tell.We all need to do this,help whoever you can and in turn they will help others.If only the whole world worked this way we would all live in a far superior world.My hat is off to this gentleman,his parents raised an exceptional human being.What very special people they are.Great story.